Thursday, 30 May 2013

UK emissions rise while most of Europe's fall http://www.energy-broker.co.uk/uk-emissions-rise-while-most-of-europes-fall/

UK energy sector emissions rose in 2012 in contrast with the majority of other EU countries, new data shows. The news comes as MPs in the UK get ready for the latest round of debates over the forthcoming energy bill, with key questions still looming over how the government will secure a low carbon future.

Bucking the trend

New European Commission data shows emissions fell by two per cent across the EU, with 23 countries reducing their emissions. But of the five largest economies, two – Germany and the UK – saw emissions increase.